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Fred Byford Fleener

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Nov 14, 2015

Victim Details

Fred Byford Fleener IV

Male

White / Caucasian

Indianapolis

IN

2015-11-14

22

Fred

Byford Fleener

07/31/2026

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In a tragic turn of events stemming from a seemingly trivial argument, 22-year-old Fred Byford Fleener IV, a male, lost his life on Saturday, November 14, 2015, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The fatal encounter occurred at his family's home and involved his own father, who claimed he 'snapped' after years of alleged abuse from his son.

The incident that led to the fatal shooting reportedly began over breakfast. An argument erupted when Fleener IV became upset with his sister over the number o ...
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  • Fox 59: Argument over biscuits and gravy leads to man’s fatal shooting; father arrested
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